Originally founded as an oil town in the early 1900s and incorporated in 1917, Brea has transformed into a thriving suburban city in North Orange County. It's best known for the Brea Mall, a major retail destination, and its vibrant public art program, which features sculptures and installations throughout the city. Housing in Brea ranges from well-established single-family neighborhoods to modern condo developments and new master-planned communities like Central Park Village. The city continues to grow with recent and upcoming residential and mixed-use projects that enhance walkability and connectivity. Brea offers a rich lifestyle with top-rated schools, a charming downtown filled with restaurants and boutiques, cultural events at the Curtis Theatre, and outdoor adventures in Carbon Canyon Regional Park and nearby hiking trails.
46,912 people live in Brea, where the median age is 40.4 and the average individual income is $47,945.239. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Brea, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Beauty Couture, FIT Brea, and Ivy League School.
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| Shopping | 4.37 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.45 miles | 114 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.04 miles | 19 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.67 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.11 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.55 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Brea has 16,584 households, with an average household size of 5.97. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Brea do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 46,912 people call Brea home. The population density is 2,660.891 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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